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mummer [Brit ˈmʌmə, Am ˈməmər] N THEAT

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Each mummer maintains his own costume, repairing it as necessary. en.wikipedia.org

The word may be derived from the mummer who does pantomime and just acts without saying anything. en.wikipedia.org

There were bonfires and mummers wearing animal masks to add to the festivities. en.wikipedia.org

During the course of the 14th century they would often take on the character of theatrical displays, complete with props, actors, singers, mummers and dancers. en.wikipedia.org

The earliest evidence of mummers' plays as they are known today (usually involving a magical cure by a quack doctor) is from the mid to late 18th century. en.wikipedia.org

About 15,000 mummers perform in the parade each year. en.wikipedia.org

Another supporter remembered that street performers in the 1800s were called mummers. en.wikipedia.org

Depending on which region of the country, they are called wrenboys and mummers. en.wikipedia.org

As each mummer was identified, they would uncover their faces, but if their true identity is not guessed they did not have to unmask. en.wikipedia.org

Procession of mummers and dancers of various sorts. en.wikipedia.org

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